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In Social Studies / Middle School | 2014-05-21

How did the location of a farm in the Southern Colonies affect the kind of crops grown there?

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The different types of soil that was there before they settled determined what types of plants they could grow as well as how plentiful they would be

Answered by ethan3 | 2024-06-10

The Southern Colonies had a warm climate and fertile soil, which allowed for the cultivation of cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo. The plantation system, reliant on enslaved labor, became a significant part of the economy and society. Access to waterways facilitated trade and export of these crops to international markets.
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Answered by ethan3 | 2024-12-26